I have worked with Karen Inderbitzen Waller over the last 15 years. She has always been my go to stylist and shooter for all editorial shoots and shows. She makes a mean potato salad, lets her rabbit live inside, has a cat that's called mouse and is generally a very cool and very caring friend. Recently she was shot by the Selby whilst in Auckland at home with her partner Avril. Their house is a contant source of inspiration for them and anyone who visits.
She shot all of the images on the site, apart from the dispatch images.
Founder Murray Crane caught up with Awling and discussed all things menswear, New Zealand’s approach to it and why he’s so fond of handcrafted goods. Read a shortened copy below or visit Awling to read to full interview. Hi Murray, thanks for finding some time to speak to us. Let’s start with getting some background on yourself. Where...
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Sometimes, a design marries form and function so well that it essentially can’t be improved upon. So it is with the pea coat, a contemporary menswear staple that still manages to look peerlessly stylish despite being almost entirely unchanged since the early 1700s. Featuring a double-breasted six- or eight-button closure, an a-line shape finishing just...
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Welcome back Farheen. What do you do at Crane Brothers? I have joined back as Office Administrator in Head Office. Essentially I take care of the staff and their wellbeing, ensuring there are smooth processes for each department, and oversee invoicing and accounts. The role is very diverse. Since I was at Crane Brothers previously...
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